How to Hang Hammocks Inside

Hammocks are very relaxing, whether they are used indoors or out.

Hammocks provide comfortable, space efficient sleeping arrangements on a either permanent basis or on those occasions when extra beds are needed. They fold up during the day when not in use to free up additional living space. Hammocks strung in your favorite spot in front of a window or entertainment system give hours of relaxation. Hanging a hammock inside the house does not require advanced handyman skills. It does require exacting attention to detail and use of the correct hardware to make certain the hammock is securely anchored. Proper installation and use of a hammock prevents damage to the wall and possible injury to the user.

1

Lay the hammock on the floor and stretch it out to its full length. Measure your hammock’s total length from the end of the hammock ring on one end to the end of the hammock ring on the other end.

2

Add an additional 24 inches to the actual length of the hammock to determine the distance you require between the wall studs on two opposing or perpendicular walls to hang the hammock.

3

Use an electronic stud finder to locate studs in each wall that are directly across from each other and are approximately the distance required to hang your hammock.

4

Measure 8 feet up from the floor on both wall studs and use the electronic stud finder to locate and mark the wall in the exact center of the stud. The center of the stud provides the greatest anchor strength for the eyebolts from which the hammock hangs.

5

Drill a 3/16-inch pilot hole with an electric drill into the pencil mark you made on each wall.

6

Thread a heavy-duty eye lag bolt 5/16-inch diameter-by- 4 ¾ inches long into the pilot hole you drilled in one wall. Screw it into the hole by hand until it becomes difficult, and then grip it with an adjustable wrench to screw it in until the eye of the bolt lies against the wall. Repeat the same process on the other wall.

7

Slip one end of a heavy duty stainless steel S-hook into each of the eye lag bolts and attach the ring on each end of the hammock on the other end of the S-hooks.

Things You Will Need

Measuring tape

Electronic stud finder

Electric drill

Drill bit, 3/16-inch

Eye lag bolt, heavy-duty 5/16 diameter-by- 4 ¾-inches long

Adjustable wrench

Stainless steel S-hook, heavy duty

Tips

You can hang a hammock in a smaller room than normally required by allowing the hammock to sag in the middle. The hammock becomes progressively more uncomfortable the more it sags.

Warnings

The hammock hooks are installed at 8 feet up from the floor because the ropes on the hammock will stretch over time—lowering the hammock closer to the floor.

Do not allow more than one person at a time to lie in the hammock.

Do not wrestle in the hammock.

Make certain to use hammocks and wall fasteners that are rated to support larger people.

About the Author

Freelance writing since 2009, Tom Ross has over 30 years of corporate management and hands-on experience in the supermarket industry. Ross was featured on the cover of "Instore Buyer" magazine and his articles have appeared on various websites.